The Healing Power of Art
Art really does change everything! The benefits of art in decorating have long been known... After all, adding an artwork is one of the easiest and proven ways to transform a room. But did you know that adding a piece of coastal inspired artwork has health benefits too.
Our research shows that our health, mood and overall wellbeing can benefit from a carefully chosen artwork.
If this really is the case, there is no doubt that medical practices and hospitals in particular should be investing in beautiful and calming artwork. But for the rest of us, why not incorporate a little healing power at home....
THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF ART
One of the first to realise the benefit of art in medical spaces was Florence Nightingale back in 1859, and there have been many studies since to back up her theories.
Nightingale wrote in her 1860 Notes for Nursing that “the beneficial effects of art was not only on the mind, but on the body as well.” Her beliefs have since been proven time and again in a number of scientific studies.
Art makes you healthier
According to Koenraad Cuypers, a researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, the study discovered that there was a definite correlation between participating in art gallery viewings and having increased rates of good health, satisfaction with one’s life, and lower rates of anxiety and depression in both men and women.
Art improves thinking and empathy
A study published by the University of Arkansas in 2014 determined the impact of students taking a trip to an art museum, showing that the visit changed how the students thought and felt for the better after viewing artworks.
Students also displayed improved critical thinking skills as well as gains in tolerance and empathy following the trip.
OUR TOP TIPS FOR CHOOSING
Research has shown that artwork with a palette of blue, white, sand, green and other natural hues are instrumental in instilling a restful tone to a space and persons mood.
Lucky for us thats a wide brief, here are several proven genres to choose from....
SEASCAPES - shop here
Who doesn't love looking at the coastal scene. It instantly makes you feel relaxed and and brings back happy holiday memories.
NAUTICAL - shop here
Any nautical elements like boats, coral, shells, coral or marine life will have a healing effect.
FLORALS - shop here
You can almost smell the fragrance... For a Hamptons home you can't go past our best selling Hydrangea canvases
NATIVE OR COUNTRYSIDE - shop here
We love artworks with greenery such as palms, or even rolling countrysides.. Or how about native flora?
ABSTRACT - shop here
If you prefer an abstract piece make sure you opt for neutral tones, blue and greens
LOCATION - shop here
Sydney customers have 2 canvases to choose from to show their love for their city whilst enjoying the benefits of healing with the soft blue and white colour palette.